Epic Games gives away Sol Cesto and OTXO free until Aug. 6
PC players can claim Sol Cesto and OTXO completely free on the Epic Games Store until Thursday, Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. EDT. Both well-reviewed roguelikes lock into your library once claimed, with Sol Cesto—one of 2026's standout releases—headlining the limited giveaway alongside the brutal top-down shooter OTXO. Log in on PC, claim each title, and they stay yours after the promo ends.
Key Takeaways
- Sol Cesto and OTXO are free on the Epic Games Store through Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. EDT.
- Sol Cesto shipped 1.0 in April 2026 and holds a Very Positive Steam rating from 2,100-plus reviews.
- OTXO is a black-and-white top-down shooter with 100-plus abilities and strong player scores.
- After this window closes, Beacon Pines and We Were Here Together are next.
Which free Epic Games Store titles can you grab right now?
According to Polygon, the Epic Games Store is offering two free PC games this week: Sol Cesto and OTXO. Both are well-reviewed roguelike experiences available at no charge for a limited time.
Neowin reports the duo replaced last week's Foretales giveaway as the store refreshed its weekly promotion. Any Epic account holder can claim them; once added, the games remain in your library.
Why does Sol Cesto stand out among 2026's free drops?
Sol Cesto entered early access last May and reached a full 1.0 release in April 2026. Polygon's Giovanni Colantonio called it a "dark horse GOTY contender," noting a look and play style that feel modern and classical at once.
The game is set in a world that lost its sun years ago. You descend a dungeon seeking that missing star, moving through levels built as 4x4 grids of tiles that may hide enemies or healing items. Chance and skill both decide how far you get.
On Steam, Sol Cesto carries a Very Positive rating from more than 2,100 player reviews. Developer Tambouille describes a tactical, frantic climb through a randomly generated underground world, where magical items, special powers, and curses help bend the odds.
What is OTXO, and when does the Epic Games offer end?
OTXO is a top-down shooter from Lateralis Heavy Industries. You play an amnesiac exploring a secret-filled mansion in search of a lost love. The presentation is largely black and white, with enemies' red blood as the striking splash of color.
Combat leans on a wide variety of guns, more than 100 abilities, and a slow-motion mechanic for surviving brutal firefights. Steam players have left over 1,800 Very Positive reviews.
Polygon says the free claim period lasts until Thursday, Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. EDT. Neowin adds that Beacon Pines and We Were Here Together will take the free slots afterward. For more PC and digital-store coverage, visit our Future Tech & AI Wonders hub.